(3) "Traumatic brain injury" means an acquired injury to the
brain, including brain injuries caused by anoxia due to near
drowning. "Traumatic brain injury" does not include brain
dysfunction caused by congenital or degenerative disorders, nor
birth trauma.

(4) "Spinal cord injury" means a traumatic injury to the
spinal cord that results in a permanent loss of sensation and
voluntary movement below the level of the lesion.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2016 Regular Session
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